Marlin Model 1894

Marlin Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 1894

Weight (empty)2980 g (105.1 oz)
Overall Length914 mm (35.98")
Barrel Length508 mm (20.00")
Magazine Capacity10 rounds
Action TypeLever Action
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity545 m/s (1788 fps)
Muzzle Energy2300 J (1696 ft·lbf)
Effective Range100 m (109 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum

The Marlin Model 1894 is a pistol-caliber lever-action rifle originally designed by John Marlin in 1894 and historically chambered in cartridges like .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40. The modern short-action .44 Magnum version was reintroduced in 1969 and remains one of the most popular brush-country and pistol-caliber lever guns in America. Currently produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since acquiring Marlin assets, the Ruger-made 1894 features a cold-hammer-forged blued steel barrel with Ballard-style ri...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: John Mahlon Marlin